Component Contacts, Pre-Interview Submissions (Honors Program & Summer Law Intern Program) and Honors Program Interview Locations for 2014-2015
Pre-Interview Submissions: (Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program). The components listed below request writing samples, resumes, or transcripts from Honors Program interview candidates and Summer Law Intern Program candidates selected for consideration for employment. Candidates should comply with the submission requirements listed for each component that selected them, ensuring they are following directions for the Honors Program or SLIP, as appropriate, as guidance differs. All questions relating to the writing sample or other submissions should be directed to the Contact listed for the specific component.
Honors Program Interview Locations: Specific interview locations for each component and directions are listed below. For information about interview scheduling and travel, visit Honors Program Interviews. We understand that many candidates will be traveling with very tight schedules: you are welcome to bring your luggage to your interview.
• Directions to the Robert F. Kennedy (Main Justice) building: Many (but not all) Washington, D.C. area Honors Program interviews will be conducted at the Robert F. Kennedy (Main Justice) building. The Robert F. Kennedy (Main Justice) building is located at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., between 9th and 10th Streets. Candidates should enter the RFK Building through the Visitor's Center on Constitution Avenue. The nearest Metrorail stations are Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow Lines) located on Pennsylvania Avenue (two blocks from the Constitution Avenue entrance) and Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange Lines) located on 12th Street (two and one-half blocks from the Constitution Avenue entrance). Public parking is extremely limited.
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Antitrust Division Civil Division Civil Rights Division Criminal Division Criminal Division-Asset Forfeiture Fellowship Drug Enforcement Administration Environment and Natural Resources Division Executive Office for Immigration Review o Board of Immigration Appeals o Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer o Office of the Chief Immigration Judge o Office of the Director, EEO Staff (SLIP pre-interview submissions only) o Office of Legal Access Programs o Office of General Counsel Federal Bureau of Prisons Indian Country Fellowship National Security Division Office of Information Policy Office of the Inspector General Office of Justice Programs (Office for Civil Rights)(SLIP pre-interview submissions only) Professional Responsibility Advisory Office Tax Division U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama (SLIP pre-Interview Submissions only) U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (SLIP pre-Interview Submissions only) U.S. Trustee Program
Antitrust Division:
CONTACT Toni Butterworth at (202) 514-3697; [email protected]; or the main Personnel line at (202) 514-2469. INTERVIEW Washington, DC: The Antitrust Division will be conducting Washington D.C. interviews at LOCATIONS the Liberty Square Building, 450 5th Street, N.W. Candidates should report to the Security Office, located on the 5th Street entrance and inform the security officer that they are coming for an interview with the Antitrust Division. Candidates should contact Toni Washington, Butterworth at (202) 514-3697 or the main Personnel line at (202) 514-2469. The D.C. nearest metro stations are Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow Lines) or Judiciary Square (Red Line). It is about a 5 – 7 minute walk from either station or from Main Justice (Honors to the Liberty Square building. Washington DC interviews are centrally scheduled. Program only) Candidates should submit a Travel Survey to book an interview. Chicago, New The Antitrust Division’s Chicago, New York, and San Francisco offices will interview in York, and San their respective cities. The Antitrust Division will schedule those interviews, notify Francisco Field candidates, and make appropriate travel arrangements. Office Interviews Chicago Field Office The ATR Chicago Field Office will interview at the Rookery Building, 209 South LaSalle St., (Honors Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60604. Candidates should contact Janice Swallow at (312) 984-7239 Program only) upon arrival. New York Field Office The ATR New York Field Office will interview at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3630, New York, NY 10278. Candidates should contact Caitlin Morrison at (212) 335-8014 upon arrival. San Francisco Field Office The ATR San Francisco Field Office will interview at 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Room 10- 0101, San Francisco, CA 94102. Candidates should contact Jan Cummins at (415) 436- 6660 upon arrival. PRE- The Antitrust Division requests a writing sample and a transcript. INTERVIEW Submission Deadline Within 7 business days following notification of selection for SUBMISSIONS an interview. Writing Sample Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF (Honors Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, Program and not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer Summer Law piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of Intern Program) the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Method Submit a writing sample and transcript by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]. If transcript cannot be sent via e-mail, it can be faxed to (202) 514-0580.
All submissions should include a standard subject line formatted as: HP Writing Sample and Transcript – Name of Candidate - or - SLIP Writing Sample – Name of Candidate
Special Instructions Candidates should place their names in the top right-hand corner of the documents.
Civil Division:
CONTACT Crystal Roy at (202) 305-2718; or Alexander Kent at (202) 353-2776. Thursday/Friday: Meghan Killiany at (202) 616-7926 INTERVIEW Candidates, except those interviewing with the Federal Programs Branch, should report to LOCATIONS Room 7644, RFK Building (Main Justice) (See directions at the top of the page.) Upon (Honors entering the Main Justice/RFK bldg., proceed down the central hallway, through the Program only) Courtyard, to the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the building, then take the center elevator bank to the 7th floor.
Candidates selected by the Federal Programs Branch should report to 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20530 at least 5 minutes early and tell the security officer that they are coming for an interview with the Federal Programs Branch. Upon arrival, candidates should call Tamra Moore at (202) 514-8095 for an escort to the interview location. The nearest metro station is Union Station on the Red Line. Candidates should allow approximately 10 minutes to walk from Union Station to the 20 Massachusetts Ave. bldg.
PRE- The Civil Division requests a writing sample, an electronic resume, INTERVIEW and a transcript. (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.) SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Not later than four business days following notification of
selection for an interview. Honors Program Format Microsoft Word or Word Perfect or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Summer Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, Law Intern not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer Program. piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate's skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate's own work, without extensive editing by a third party. Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: Civil.HP- [email protected] The email subject line should include the candidate’s name and the letters “HP” or the words “Honors Program”
For example, a sample submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” should read: HP Writing Sample – J.Q. Candidate Special Instructions The document submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Each candidate selected for interview must also submit an electronic copy of his/her resume and transcript in addition to the writing sample. All submissions should be sent to the e-mail address listed above.
Civil Rights Division:
CONTACT Harry Vickers or Diane Turner at (202) 514-3934
INTERVIEW The Civil Rights Division will interview in the Bicentennial Building, 600 E Street, NW, LOCATION Conference Room 3102, Washington, D.C. 20005. Please arrive about 10 minutes early and (Honors check in at the visitor’s center. Candidates should ask for Harry Vickers or Diane Turner at (202) 514-3934 for an escort to the third floor. The nearest Metro stations are Gallery Program only) Place Chinatown (green, red and yellow lines) or Archives Navy Memorial (yellow and green lines). The building is approximately an 8-10 minute walk from either station.
PRE- The Civil Rights Division requests a writing sample and a INTERVIEW transcript. (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.) SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Within 3 business days following notification of selection for an interview.
Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) (Honors Program only) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, of sufficient length to demonstrate the candidate’s legal writing abilities, but not to exceed 15 pages. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should be the candidate’s exclusive work, unedited by third parties.
Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]
Special Instructions The email subject line should include the candidate’s name and the letters “HP” or the words “Honors Program”
Criminal Division (Trial Attorney Interviews):
CONTACT Mona Iyer, (202) 616-2147, [email protected]
INTERVIEW Candidates should report to the reception area outside of office 2109, RFK Building (Main LOCATION Justice) and have a seat in the reception area. (See directions to Main Justice at the top of (Honors this page.) If you need assistance prior to your interview day, or on the day of your Program only) interview, please contact Mona Iyer, (202) 616-2147 or (202) 320-3815, [email protected].
PRE- The Criminal Division requests a writing sample, an electronic INTERVIEW resume (PDF is ok), and an unofficial transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline No later than October 10, 2014 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time).
(Honors Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Program only) Type of Writing Sample Legal analysis writing sample not to exceed 10 pages in length. Please do not submit work that has been heavily edited by others. Extracts from an article, brief, or memorandum are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored.
Submission Method Submit by e-mail to [email protected]. Submit ONE email with THREE attachments (a resume, transcript and a writing sample).
All submissions should be labeled as follows:
Name of Submitter – Writing Sample Name of Submitter – Resume Name of Submitter – Transcript
All submissions should include a standard subject line formatted as:
Name of Submitter – Writing Sample , Resume, & Transcript
Special Instructions Candidates should place their names on the upper right-hand corner of the writing sample.
Criminal Division – Asset Forfeiture Fellowship Program:
CONTACT Erin Dawson, (202)305-8308 or Michael Fazio, (202) 598-6768, [email protected].
INTERVIEW Asset Forfeiture Fellowship Program candidates should report to 1400 New York Avenue LOCATION NW, otherwise known as the Bond Building. Upon checking in with Security, AFMLS will (Honors be notified and send an escort for your interview. The Bond Building is about a 15 minute Program only) walk from Main Justice (the RFK Building). The nearest Metro stations are Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange Lines) and McPherson Square (Blue and Orange lines). If debarking at Metro Center, take the 13th Street and G exit. If debarking at McPherson Square, take the 14th and I Street exit. The building is approximately a 5 minute walk from either station. If you need assistance prior to your interview day, or on the day of your interview, please contact Erin Dawson, (202)305-8308, or Michael Fazio, (202) 598-6768. PRE- The Asset Forfeiture Fellowship Program requests a writing sample, INTERVIEW an electronic resume, and a transcript. (An unofficial transcript is SUBMISSIONS acceptable.) (Honors Submission Deadline No later than October 10, 2014 at midnight (Eastern Standard Program only) Time). Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Electronic Resume (PDF is ok) and Legal analysis writing sample not to exceed 10 pages in length. Please do not submit work that has been heavily edited by others. Extracts from an article, brief, or memorandum are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored. Submission Method Submit by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected]. Submit ONE email with THREE attachments (writing sample, resume, and transcript).
All submissions should be labeled as follows: Name of Submitter – Writing Sample Name of Submitter – Resume Name of Submitter – Transcript
The subject line of the e-mail should be “Candidate name- Writing Sample/Resume/Transcript.”
For example, an e-mail submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” should have the following subject line: J.Q. Candidate-Writing Sample/Resume/Transcript Special Instructions Candidates should place their names on the upper right-hand corner of the writing sample.
Drug Enforcement Administration:
CONTACT Debra Rosario or Ikea Pickett at (202) 307-8188. An alternate number is (202) 307-7431. INTERVIEW Interviews will be conducted at the DEA Hearing Facility, Suite 901, Arlington, VA 22202. LOCATION Candidates arriving by air should take MetroRail to the Crystal City metro station (on the (Honors Yellow and Blue Lines). The building is connected with the Shops at Crystal City, which has Program only) the Crystal City Metro stop in the mall. Candidates should report to the Security Desk at least 5 minutes prior to their interview and call Debra Rosario or Ikea Pickett at (202) 307-8188. An alternate number is (202) 307-7431. PRE- The DEA requests two writing samples, a current résumé, and a INTERVIEW transcript. All documents should be sent both electronically and in SUBMISSIONS hard copy. (Honors Submission Deadline Not later than 10 business days after notification of selection Program only) for an interview. Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit two writing samples. The samples should be original pieces that have not been extensively edited by a third party (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or a judicial opinion). Submission Methods Submit the writing samples, résumé, and transcript by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected] The email subject line should reflect: “Honors Program Submission” and include the candidate’s name.
For example, documents submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” could read: Honors Program Submission - J.Q. Candidate
Hard copies should be sent to:
Judge John J. Mulrooney, II Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Law Judges, DEA, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152. Special Instructions The documents submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school are on the transcript.
Environment and Natural Resources Division:
CONTACT Janelle Marshall at (202) 514-5494 INTERVIEW Candidates should report to Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., LOCATION and check in at the Security Desk. Candidates should contact ENRD Main HR # (202) 616- (Honors 3144, Janelle Marshall (514-5494) or Jacob Castellaw (514-4150) for an escort to the Program only) Second Floor. Interviews will be conducted in Rooms 2711 and 2313. The nearest metro stations are Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow Lines) or Judiciary Square (Red Line). It is about a 5–7 minute walk from either station. PRE- The Environment and Natural Resources Division requests a writing INTERVIEW sample. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline As soon as possible but not later than five days following
notification of selection for an interview. (Honors Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Program only) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one sample only reflecting the candidate’s best writing.
The sample should be an original piece of the candidate’s choice, not too lengthy, and should not have been extensively edited by a third party (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or a judicial opinion).
Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]
The email subject line should reflect: “Honors Program Writing Sample” and the candidate’s name.
For example, a sample submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” could read: Honors Program Writing Sample – J.Q. Candidate Special Instructions The document submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
CONTACTS Office of the Chief Immigration Judge: Celia Kuiken, (703) 605-1705 or OCIJ main number, (703) 305-1247
Office of General Counsel Emmett Soper, (703) 305-0470
Board of Immigration Appeals Contact: Mark Cappello, (703) 305-0197
Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Camilla Johnson, (703) 305-0864
Office of Legal Access Programs Steven Lang (703) 305-1295 Sergio Rameiz (703) 305-0422
EOIR: Inez Patten, (703) 605-1160; alternate Kimberly Coleman, (703) 305- 0665.
INTERVIEW EOIR Honors Program Interviews will be conducted in Falls Church, VA for all candidates LOCATION interviewing with Office of the General Counsel, Board of Immigration Appeals, Office of (Honors Program Legal Access Programs, and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer. only) Candidates interviewing with any of the offices listed above and the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge will also interview in Falls Church, VA.
Candidates interviewing only with the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge may be directed to Immigration Courts located in other major U.S. cities. See the appended table at the bottom of this listing for directions.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, INTERVIEWS: EOIR will interview at 5107 Leesburg Pike (One Skyline Tower), 24th, 25th and 26th floors, Falls Church, VA 22041. Directions to the building and to specific interviewing sections (OCIJ, BIA, OGC, OLAP, and OCAHO) are in the table below.
PRE- The EOIR requests an electronic writing sample, current résumé, and INTERVIEW a transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Honors Program: Not later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), October 6, 2014. This applies to Summer Law Intern Program: Not later than 5:00 p.m. all EOIR (Eastern Time), October 13, 2015) components. Format Microsoft Word or Adobe (PDF) (Honors Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, Program and not to exceed 10 pages. The sample should be an original piece that has not been extensively edited by a third party Summer Law (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or a judicial Intern opinion). An excerpt of a longer piece is acceptable. Program) Submission Method Submit writing sample, résumé, and a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) by e-mail as an attachment to: to [email protected]
The email subject line should reflect: Honors Program Supplemental Application Materials or SLIP Supplemental Application Materials. For example, a sample submitted by an Honors Program candidate named “J.Q. Candidate” could read: “Honors Program Supplemental Application Materials (J.Q. Candidate).” Special Instructions The document submitted by e-mail should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school is on the transcript. Candidates may bring updated resumes and/or transcripts to the interview.
Note: Honors Program candidates interviewing with EOIR’s Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ) will be asked to complete a geographic preference sheet at the interview. WASHINGTON, D.C. INTERVIEWS There are three options for local travel to the EOIR Falls (HONORS PROGRAM ONLY) Church, VA, Headquarters. The drop point for all shuttle and bus options is the same. Exit the shuttles and busses at the OCIJ, OGC, BIA, OCAHO, and OLAP rear entrance of 5113 Leesburg Pike (Four Skyline Place), where the pick- up/drop point is located. Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ): Interview location/room: 25th Floor, Interview candidates arriving by air at Reagan National interviewer’s office. Airport should use option 1 or option 2, below. Contact: Celia Kuiken, (703) 605-1705 or OCIJ main number, (703) 305-1247. Walking directions to the interview location from the shuttle Instructions to Candidate: You will enter the drop point and the 28F/28G MetroBus stop are available at One Skyline Tower, 1st Floor building lobby www.justice.gov/careers/legal/walking-directions.pdf. and be screened via the magnetometer and ex-ray (for personal belongings). Please sign (1) Candidates may take MetroRail to the Pentagon City in with the security guards in the building Metro Station, then transfer to the free Skyline Crystal lobby and take the elevators to the 25th floor. Express Shuttle (pick-up point is located close to the Metro The door with a window next to it opens to escalators, on S. Haynes St. near 12th St. by the entrance to the OCIJ reception area. Knock on the door Nordstrom). Be prepared to show photo ID and your and the Receptionist will let you in. Wait in interview notification if asked to do so. Shuttle schedules and the reception area for your interviewer, who maps of the pick-up and drop points are available at will escort you to the interview location. http://www.tenantsatskyline.com/amenities/shuttle-bus- service/. Candidates arriving at Reagan/National Airport Office of General Counsel (OGC) should take MetroRail to the Pentagon City station (two stops Contact: Emmett Soper at (703) 305-0470. from the airport on the Yellow and Blue Lines), then transfer Instructions to Candidate: You will enter the to the Skyline Crystal Express Shuttle as described above. Do One Skyline Tower, 1st Floor building lobby not take the metro to the East Falls Church or West Falls and be screened via the magnetometer and Church Metro stations. ex-ray (for personal belongings). From the building lobby, please call the OGC main line (2) Alternatively, candidates may take MetroRail to the at (703) 305-0470 and ask for Mr. Soper. He Pentagon (three stops from Reagan National Airport), then or someone else from the office will meet you take the 28F/28G MetroBus to the interview location. there and escort you to the interview MetroBus fare is $1.75. Schedules and maps for the 28F/28G location. MetroBus are available at http://www.wmata.com/bus/timetables/va/28fg.pdf. If the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) direct link does not work, simply enter this URL into your Interview location/room: 24th Floor, Room browser or go to www.wmata.com and look for the timetable 2400 thru glass doors for the 28 F, G, Skyline City Line bus. Contact: Mark Cappello – (703) 305-0197 (3) As a third option, candidates may take a free Skyline Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Ballston Express Shuttle from the Officer (OCAHO) Ballston Metro Station. See Interview location/room: 25th Floor, Suite http://www.tenantsatskyline.com/amenities/shuttle-bus- 2519 service/ for more information. For information on parking Contact: Camilla Johnson – (703) 305-0864 near the Ballston Metro Station see Instructions to candidate: You will enter One http://transportation.arlingtonva.us/locations/ballston- Skyline Tower, 1st Floor and be screened via public-parking-garage/. the magnetometer and ex-ray (for personal belongings). Once you have been screened, you will be directed to the Visitor’s Center where the security guards will issue you a visitor’s badge and call your sponsor to meet you there (please have your sponsor’s contact information available). Your sponsor will escort you to your interview location.
Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) Interview location/room: 26th Floor, Suite 2600 Contact: Steven Lang, (703) 305-1295, or Sergio Rameiz, (703) 305-0422
CALIFORNIA OCIJ INTERVIEWS (HONORS The San Diego Immigration court is located at 401 West A PROGRAM ONLY) Street, Suite 800, in downtown San Diego at the corner of San Diego Immigration Court West A Street and Columbia Street. Prior to reporting to the 401 West “A” Street, Suite 800 8th floor, candidates will be required to clear security. The San Diego, CA 92101 security office on that floor will also have your name listed (619) 557-6052 for interview that day. At the front window, ask for Glenda Viray, Staff Assistant to the Asst. Chief immigration Judge, Available for interviews on dates below. who will be paged to escort you to the waiting area for your interview. Candidates arriving at San Diego International Week 1: all dates Airport who are not authorized an overnight stay (i.e., are Week 2: Tuesday, Oct 28 - Friday, Oct 31 arriving and departing the same day) should take a taxi to Week 3: Monday, Nov 3 -Thursday, Nov 6 and from the interview site. Taxi fare from the airport is approximately $15 round trip. Local candidates and candidates driving private cars there are parking lots around the building with ample spots available, but it may be expensive. COLORADO OCIJ INTERVIEWS (HONORS The Denver Immigration Court is located at 1961 Stout PROGRAM ONLY) Street, Suite 3101, in downtown Denver at the corner of Denver Immigration Court Stout Street and 19th street in the Byron G. Rogers Federal 1961 Stout Street, Suite 3101 Building and Courthouse. Prior to reporting to the 3rd floor, Denver, CO candidates will be required to clear security. Please allow for at least 15 minutes to clear security and make sure that you Available for interviews on dates below. have a Government-issued ID. When you get to the third floor, please let the receptionist know that you are here for Week 1: Monday, Oct 20 - Thursday, Oct 24 an interview. Candidates arriving at Denver International Week 2: Tuesday, Oct 28 - Friday, Oct 31. Airport (“DIA”) can either take a taxi for approximately $50, Week 3: Monday, Nov 3 -Thursday, Nov 6. SuperShuttle for approximately $25, or an RTD bus for $11. DOJ will reimburse up to the cost of the SuperShuttle fare since public transportation is available. The cost listed is each way. To find the RTD bus shuttle times, go to http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyride.shtml. You will take the AF bus to the Denver Bus Center. The Denver Bus Center is located at 19th and Curtis and is about two blocks away from the Denver Immigration Court. Candidates flying into DIA should allow for at least one hour travel between the airport and the Court. Local candidates should be advised that meter parking is available around the Courthouse as are surface lots. If parking, note that some meters may have hour limits. We highly recommend parking at a meter that allows at least two hours for parking. For any other further questions please contact Alec Revelle, the Court Administrator for Denver, at [email protected] or (303) 291-3112. You may also contact Deanna DeHerrera, the Supervisory Legal Assistant at the Denver Immigration Court, at [email protected] or (303) 291-3102. NEW YORK OCIJ INTERVIEWS (HONORS The New York Immigration court is on the 12th floor of 26 PROGRAM ONLY) Federal Plaza in downtown New York. Prior to reporting to New York Immigration Court the 12th floor, candidates will be required to clear security. 26 Federal Plaza, 12th Floor In the lobby, there are multiple sets of elevators. Look for the Room 1237 elevator bank marked 1-12 or 12-21 and take it to the 12th New York, NY 10278 floor. Once on the 12th floor, you will immediately see signs (917) 454-1040 for the Immigration Court. At the front window, ask for Felicia Ward, Administrative Assistant to the Asst. Chief Available for interviews on dates below. Immigration Judge, who will be paged to escort you to the waiting area for your interview. Week 1: all dates Week 2: Tuesday, Oct 28 - Friday, Oct 31 Transportation: (Costs listed here may have increased.) Week 3: all dates Subway Information: Candidates traveling from the east side in mid-town Manhattan should take the 4 or 5 Express subway trains or the 6 Local subway train from the Grand Central Subway Station to the Brooklyn Bridge Station (approximately 10 minute ride on the express or a 20 minute ride on the local). If traveling from the west side of Manhattan, they should take the West Side IRT subway 2 or 3 or the 8th Avenue line “A” subway to Chambers Street Station and walk 1 block east to Broadway and then 2 blocks north towards Canal Street and our office is located on Broadway between Duane and Worth Street. An “A” Subway Metro card cost is $2.25 each way; a Metro card must be purchased at the subway station. If arriving by air at JFK or La Guardia airports, there is bus transportation provided by NYC Airporter Express Bus which conveniently drops off passengers at Grand Central Terminal Station, East 42nd Street, where the candidate can take the subway to our office (see Subway Information above). The bus transportation fee from JFK is $15.50 each way. Bus transportation from La Guardia is $12.50 each way or $22 round trip. Buses run every half hour. For more information and to purchase tickets, candidates can go online at www.nycairporter.com If arriving by air at Newark, candidates can use the Newark Airport Express bus that costs $16 each way and $28 round trip. The bus will drop off passengers at Grand Central Station Terminal at East 42nd Street where one can take the subway to our office (see Subway Information, above).
Train Transportation: For those who are traveling to NYC via train/rail system, there are two major train stations-
Penn Station, West Side of Manhattan at 32-34th Street; there are 2 subway lines at 34th Street adjacent to Penn Station:• Upon arrival, candidates can take the “A” train at the 34th Street station; or the IRT West Side subway lines # 2 or 3 at the 34th Street station to the Chambers Street Station (see Subway Information, above) Grand Central Train Station where the east side subway lines are easily accessible (see Subway Information, above). • Taxis from Airports: There is reliable and available public transit service in New York City. Candidates will be reimbursed at the rates applicable for bus or train transportation (including subway fares). Taxi information is provided as a courtesy, with the caveat that candidates will not be reimbursed for costs exceeding the public transit fares. From John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport, Queens County, to lower Manhattan there is a flat taxi fee of $52 (plus a NY State tax• surcharge of $.50 will be added on the trip).
From La Guardia International Airport, Queens County: There is no set NYC taxi fare for trips to and from La Guardia. The• regular NYC taxi metered rate of fare applies.
From Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey: To NYC, the fare is negotiated in advance. • From NYC to Newark, the NYC taxi fare is the regular metered rate of fare, plus a $17.50 surcharge, plus all tolls going• to and returning from the airport.
Los Angeles OCIJ Interviews (Honors The Los Angeles Immigration Court is located in the City Program only). National Bank Building at the corner of Olive and 6th Street. If candidates are driving to the court, there is valet parking Los Angeles Immigration Court available in the parking garage beneath the building. The 606 S. Olive Street, 15th Floor entrance to the garage parking is on 6th Street, approximately 25 feet past the Olive and 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 intersection on the right side of the street. There is also a (213) 398-2811 paid parking lot right next to the City National Bank building on Olive Street. The average cost for parking in designated parking lots and valet parking in downtown L.A. is approximately $12 - $20 (to park for the day).
Candidates should report to the 5th floor by taking the bank of elevators on the left side of the first floor foyer of the building. Contact Sharon Kok, Administrative Assistant to the Asst. Chief Immigration Judge at (213) 553-5830. The security officer on that floor will also have your name listed for interview that day. Miami OCIJ Interviews (Honors The Miami Immigration Court is located at 333 S. Miami Program only). Avenue in Downtown Miami. Candidates arriving by car can park in the garage adjacent to the building for $15.00. There Miami Immigration Court are other parking lots in the area that charge less. 333 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 700 Candidates arriving at Miami International Airport may take Miami, FL 33130 a taxi to and from the interview site; round trip taxi fare from (305) 789-4221 the airport is approximately $60.00 or they can take the MIA Mover in Terminal E to the Metrorail Station. Candidates should exit at Government Center Station and take the Metromover to the Riverwalk Station, which is directly across from the court building.
Candidates will be required to clear security by presenting a government issued ID. The security officer in the lobby will have your name listed for the interview. Report to the reception window on the 7th floor and ask for Tony Morris, Staff Assistant to the Asst. Chief Immigration Judge, who will escort you to your interview. If you need to reach him, his direct number is 305-789-4261. San Francisco OCIJ Interviews (Honors The San Francisco Immigration Court is located in an office Program only) building on the NE corner of Montgomery and Sutter Streets with the entrance on Montgomery, one half block from the San Francisco Immigration Court Montgomery Street BART station. It is recommended that 100 Montgomery Street candidates use the BART or MUNI transportation systems as parking is difficult, expensive and limited within the city. 8th Floor However, there is a parking garage located off 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94104 between Mission and Market Streets. Unfortunately, the (415) 705-4415 court cannot validate any parking.
Please bring a valid photo ID. The building staff will be notified of the interviews and will require candidates to sign in and will also be checking the IDs. Upon reaching the 8th floor candidates will be required to clear security and then present themselves to the front window and ask for either Michael Clay or Judy Fassler, who will be paged to escort you to the waiting area for your interview.
Federal Bureau of Prisons:
CONTACT William Baumgartel at (202) 514-9093; [email protected] OR Katy Tong at (202)514-6105; [email protected] INTERVIEW BOP will interview at 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, DC. Candidates interviewing LOCATION with BOP should report to the Security Desk and call William Baumgartel or Katy Tong (Honors Program (numbers above) The nearest Metrorail stations are Union Station and Judiciary Square only) on the Red Line. It is about a 7 to 10 minute walk from either station. PRE-INTERVIEW The Federal Bureau of Prisons requests a writing sample. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Not later than five business days prior to the interview date
Honors Program Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Summer Law Type of Writing Sample Candidates selected for consideration for employment Intern Program should submit one sample only reflecting the candidate’s best writing. The sample should be an original piece of the candidate’s choice, not more than 10 pages in length. Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected] The email subject line should reflect the name of the Program and include the candidate’s name.
For example, a sample submitted by SLIP candidate “J.Q. Candidate” could read: SLIP Writing Sample -J.Q. Candidate Special Instructions The document submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys/Gaye L. Tenoso Indian Country Fellowship:
CONTACT Jeannie Chen, (202) 252-5852 INTERVIEW Interviewing on November 6 and 7 only. Interviews will be conducted in the AGAC I LOCATION Conference Room at the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Building (Main Justice). , 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20530. (See directions to Main Justice at the top of this page.) Upon arriving at the Visitor’s Center on Constitution Avenue, candidates should call (202) 252-1300 for an escort to their interview. If assistance is needed, or for emergencies and/or travel delays on the actual day of interview contact Jeannie Chen at the number above. PRE- The Executive Office for the United States Attorneys requests a cover INTERVIEW letter, writing sample, résumé, and unofficial transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline As soon as possible after notification of selection for an interview. Format Hard copy print version or electronic submission (Microsoft Word or Word Perfect or Adobe Acrobat PDF) is acceptable Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one legal writing sample, not to exceed 15 pages in length, to demonstrate the candidate’s writing and analytical abilities. The sample should be the candidate’s exclusive work and should not have been extensively edited by a third party. Excerpts from longer articles, briefs, or memoranda are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored. Submission Method Submit writing sample by e-mail, along with a cover letter, resume, and a transcript to:
The email subject line should include the candidate’s name and the words “Honors Program Pre-Interview Submissions”
Or, submit by fax, Attention: Jeannie Chen, at (202) 252- 5861. Special Instructions Each candidate should place his or her name in the upper right hand corner of each page of the writing sample.
Office of the Inspector General
CONTACT Brandie S. Miller, (202) 616-4512
INTERVIEW The OIG will interview at the Robert F. Kennedy Building, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., LOCATION Washington, D.C., 20530. (See directions to Main Justice at the top of this page.) Upon arriving at the Visitor’s Center, candidates should contact the OIG Front Office at (202) (Honors 514-3435. An OIG representative will come downstairs to greet the candidate. Candidates Program only; will initially report to Room 4706, RFK Building. If assistance is needed, or for SLIP interviews emergencies and/or travel delays on the actual day of interview contact Brandie S. Miller will occur by at (202) 616-4512 or the OIG Front Office at (202) 514-3435. telephone) PRE- The OIG requests a writing sample and a transcript. (An unofficial INTERVIEW transcript is acceptable.) SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline No later than 1 week following notification of selection for an interview. (Honors Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Program and Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample Summer Law only, of sufficient length to demonstrate the candidate’s legal writing abilities, but not to exceed 15 pages. An Intern excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample Program) should be the candidate’s own work, unedited by third parties. Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: OIG.HP- [email protected] Special Instructions The email subject line should include the candidate’s name and the letters “HP” (Honors Program) or “SLIP” (Summer Law Internship Program), as appropriate. For example:
A sample submitted by Honors Program applicant “Jane Candidate” should read: HP Writing Sample - Jane Candidate
A sample submitted by SLIP applicant “Jane Candidate” should read: SLIP Writing Sample - Jane Candidate
Office of Information Policy:
CONTACT Christina Troiani at [email protected] or 202.514.5105; Sean O’Neill at 202- 305-2137 or Sean.O’[email protected]; Laurie Day at [email protected] or 202-514- 4386; or Bobak Talebian at [email protected] or 202-616-5488. PRE-INTERVIEW The Office of Information Policy requests a writing sample, SUBMISSIONS transcript and a current resume, both electronically and in hard
(SLIP only) copy. Submission Deadline No later than 5 days after notification of selection. Format Microsoft Word, Word Perfect or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Electronic Resume (PDF is ok) and Legal analysis writing sample not to exceed 10 pages in length. Please do not submit work that has been heavily edited by others. Extracts from an article, brief, or memorandum are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored. Submission Method Submit as attachments by e-mail to: [email protected] All submissions should include a standard subject line formatted as: HP Pre-Interview Submissions – Name of Submitter
For example, a sample submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” should read: Writing Sample/Resume – J.Q. Candidate
Hard copy submissions should be mailed to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Information Policy Attn: Christina Troiani Suite 11050 1425 New York Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Special Instructions Candidates should place their name on the upper right-hand corner of the sample.
Office of Justice Programs (Office for Civil Rights):
CONTACT Tamara L. Baxter, 202-616-6484 or [email protected] PRE-INTERVIEW The OJP Office for Civil Rights requests a writing sample, electronic SUBMISSIONS resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
Submission Deadline As soon as possible but not later than five days following (Summer Law notification of selection for an interview. Intern Program Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat only) Type of Writing Sample Candidates selected for interview should submit one writing sample only not to exceed 10 pages. The sample should demonstrate the candidate’s writing and analytical abilities and be the candidate’s exclusive work product, unedited by third parties. Submission Method By e-mail to [email protected]. Please clearly identify each attachment. Special Instructions The e-mail subject line should contain the candidate’s name followed by: SLIP 2014-2015
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
CONTACT Maria McClam, 202-514-0458, [email protected] PRE- PRAO requests a cover letter, current résumé, writing sample limited INTERVIEW to 15 pages and a transcript (unofficial is acceptable). All documents SUBMISSIONS should be submitted electronically (SLIP Only) Submission Deadline Within 6 business days after notification of selection for an interview. Format Adobe Acrobat (PDF) or Word Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Methods Submit the requested documents by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected]. The email subject line should reflect the candidate’s name and program, for example: “SLIP Pre-Interview Submissions – Jane Doe.”
Special Instructions The documents submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school are on the transcript.
National Security Division:
CONTACT Tammy Green, (202) 616-0240 or Emily Sullivan at (202) 514-9839. INTERVIEW The National Security Division will interview at the RFK Building (Main Justice). (See LOCATION directions to Main Justice at the top of this page). After clearing security, candidates (Honors should report to Room 7640 and contact Tammy Green, (202) 616-0240. An alternate Program only) contact is Emily Sullivan at (202) 514-9839. PRE- The National Security Division requests a writing sample and an INTERVIEW electronic resume. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline As soon as possible but not later than five days following notification of selection for an interview. (Honors Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Program only) Type of Writing Sample 1. Electronic Resume (PDF is ok)
and
2. One sample only reflecting the candidate’s best writing -- legal analysis writing sample strongly preferred -- not to exceed 10 pages in length. Please do not submit work that has been heavily edited by others. Extracts from an article, brief, or memorandum are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored.
Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]
The email subject line should reflect: “Writing Sample – Honors Program” and the candidate’s name.
For example, a sample submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” could read: Writing Sample – Honors Program (J.Q. Candidate) For example, a sample submitted by “Jane Q. Candidate” should read: Honors Program Writing Sample – Jane Q. Candidate Special Instructions The document submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner.
Tax Division: (Please note that there are separate tables for pre-interview submissions for the Honors Program and the SLIP)
CONTACT For the Honors Program: Allie Yang-Green at (202) 514-9641 or Dara Oliphant at (202) 616-2470. For the Summer Law Intern Program: Rachel Cramer at (202) 514-6540. INTERVIEW The Tax Division will interview at the Robert F. Kennedy Building, 950 Pennsylvania LOCATION Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20530. (See directions to Main Justice at the top of this (Honors Program page.) Upon arriving at the Visitor’s Center, candidates should contact the Tax Division only) Front Office at (202) 514-2901. A Tax Division representative will come downstairs to greet the candidate. Candidates will initially report to Room 4141, RFK Building. If assistance is needed, or for emergencies and/or travel delays on the actual day of interview contact Allie Yang-Green at (202) 514-9641 or Dara Oliphant at (202) 616- 2470. Please arrive at the building at least 15 minutes before the interview time to clear security. PRE-INTERVIEW The Tax Division requests a writing sample, a resume and a SUBMISSIONS transcript. (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.)
Submission Deadline Please submit within 3 days following notification of
selection for an interview.
Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF (strongly (Honors Program encouraged) Only) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, reflecting his or her best writing. The sample should be an original piece - if possible, an advocacy piece (e.g., a brief or motion) - and not one extensively edited by a third party (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or judicial opinion). Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]. Candidates may contact Allie Yang- Green or Dara Oliphant (numbers listed above) for an alternate submission method. All email submissions should include a subject line formatted as: Honors Program - Candidate First and Last Name. For example, an email subject line by Honors Program candidate “Jane Q. Candidate” could read: Honors Program - Jane Q. Candidate. Special Instructions Candidates should place their name in the top right-hand corner of the writing sample. Candidates must ensure that their full name and law school are on the transcript. PRE-INTERVIEW The Tax Division requests a writing sample and a transcript. SUBMISSIONS (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.) Submission Deadline To be provided at the time the candidate is contacted for a telephone interview. Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF (strongly (Summer Law encouraged) Intern Program Type of Writing Sample Candidates who are notified of selection for consideration Only) for employment will be asked to provide a writing sample prior to a telephone interview. The candidate will be given the email address to use for submission upon being contacted for the interview. The sample should reflect his or her best writing and be an original piece – if possible, an advocacy piece (e.g., a brief of motion) – and not one extensively edited by a third party (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or judicial opinion). Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to the address provided when contacted for a telephone interview. All submissions should include a standard subject line formatted as: SLIP Writing Sample –Candidate First and Last Name For example, a sample submitted by “Jane Q. Candidate” should read: SLIP Writing Sample – Jane Q. Candidate Special Instructions Candidates should place their name in the top right-hand corner of the document and indicate that it is for the Summer Law Intern Program. The Division prefers candidates to e-mail their transcript to the address provided, but if that is not possible, candidates can fax their submissions to 202-514-6649. Candidates must ensure that their full name and law school are on the transcript.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama
CONTACT Jimmie Jones, Human Resources Officer Email: [email protected] Phone: 251.441.5845 PRE- The USAO requests a cover letter, current résumé, writing sample INTERVIEW limited to 15 pages and a transcript. All documents should be SUBMISSIONS submitted electronically. An unofficial transcript is acceptable. (SLIP Only) Submission Deadline Within 5 business days after notification of selection for an interview. Format Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Methods Submit the requested documents by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected].
The email subject line should reflect the candidate’s name and program, for example: “J.Q. Candidate – Summer Law Intern Program Pre-Interview submissions.”
Special Instructions The documents submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school are on the transcript.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona
CONTACT Carrie Dokken at (602) 514-7500 INTERVIEW Two Renaissance Square, 40 N. Central Ave., Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85286. The office is LOCATION located approximately 15 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport offering several methods of transportation to include bus, light rail and taxi. Candidates should report to the reception area at least 10 minutes prior to their interview. Upon arrival, candidates should inform the receptionist they are there for an Honors Program interview. PRE- The USAO requests a cover letter, current résumé, writing sample INTERVIEW limited to 15 pages and a transcript. All documents should be SUBMISSIONS submitted electronically. Submission Deadline Within 5 business days after notification of selection for an interview. Format Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Methods Submit the requested documents by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected] The email subject line should reflect: “Honors Program Submission” and include the candidate’s name.
For example, documents submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” could read: Honors Program Submission - J.Q. Candidate
Special Instructions The documents submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school are on the transcript.
U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California:
CONTACT Christine Salazar, Secretary to the Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, at (213) 894-5633. INTERVIEW The Central District of California will interview at 312 North Spring Street (12th Floor), LOCATION Los Angeles, California. Candidates should report to the 12th floor and contact Christine Salazar, Secretary to the Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, at (213) 894-5633.
Interview candidates arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Burbank Airport who are not authorized an overnight stay (i.e., are arriving and departing he same day) should take a taxi to and from the interview site. Round trip taxi fare from LAX is approximately $100 - $120; slightly less from Burbank. This is a reimbursable expense. Remember to request a receipt from the driver. Due to the cost, you must submit a receipt with your reimbursement request.
Candidates who are authorized an overnight stay should reserve a hotel room in close proximity to the airport and use hotel shuttles between the hotel and the airport, when available. If shuttles are not available, reimbursement for taxi fare will be authorized between the airport and the hotel, the hotel and the interview site, and the interview site and the airport. For planning purposes, please note that round trip taxi fare between LAX and the U.S. Attorney’s Office is approximately $100 - $120. Receipts are required when requesting reimbursement for taxi fare because of the cost. The Department will not authorize reimbursement for multiple trips between the interview site and the hotel: candidates staying overnight prior to an interview should check out the morning of the interview and take their luggage with them to the interview site; candidates remaining overnight following an interview should proceed directly to the interview site upon arrival and check into the hotel following the interview. PRE- The Central District of California requests a writing sample, résumé, INTERVIEW and transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline As soon as possible after notification of selection for an
interview.
Writing Sample Format Hard copy print version (no electronic submission)
Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one sample only, of sufficient length to demonstrate the candidate’s writing and analytical abilities. The sample should be the candidate’s exclusive work, and should not have been extensively edited by a third party. Candidates who have published writings on legal topics (e.g., books, law review articles, etc.) should include a list giving full citations, dates, and a general description of the subject matter. Submission Method Submit by mail, along with a cover letter, resume, and a transcript to: Karen I. Meyer Acting Chief Assistant United States Attorney United States Courthouse, 12th Floor 312 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California 90012
Special Instructions Candidates must attach a cover letter, current resume, and a law school transcript to the writing sample, and indicate that he or she was selected for an Honors Program interview. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California:
CONTACT Mary Wenger at (916) 554-2730; [email protected]; or the main office line at (916) 554-2700. INTERVIEW Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA LOCATION 95814. Candidates should report to the U.S. Attorney’s Office reception on the 10th floor of the courthouse. To enter the courthouse through security, the candidate will need a driver’s license or other similar identification. The courthouse is approximately 11 miles (20 minutes by car; approximately $40 taxi fare) from the Sacramento International Airport, and is across the street from the Sacramento Amtrak station. Public parking is not available in the courthouse building but is available at the Amtrak station and in a lot adjacent to Old Sacramento. PRE- The Eastern District requests a resume, writing sample and unofficial INTERVIEW transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Within 5 business days following notification of selection for
an interview.
Writing Sample Format Adobe Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Word
Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Method Submit the resume, writing sample and transcript as attachments to an email sent to [email protected]. If any document cannot be sent via e-mail, it can be faxed to Mary Wenger at (916) 554-2900.
All writing sample submissions should include a standard subject line formatted as: HP Writing Sample – Name of Candidate
For example, a sample submitted by “J.Q. Candidate” should read: HP Writing Sample – J.Q. Candidate Special Instructions Candidates should place their name in the top right-hand corner of the writing sample.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California:
CONTACT Nitza Williamson at (619) 546-9273 INTERVIEW The Southern District of California will interview at the United States Attorney’s Office, LOCATION 880 Front Street, Room 6293, San Diego California, 92101. Upon arrival, candidates should contact Nitza Williamson at (619) 546-9273. Taxi to and from airport is authorized (no public transportation – cost is approx. $20 each way). Interviews dates are limited to October 20, 21, 23 and November 5, 6, 7 and 10th. PRE- The Southern District of California requests a cover letter, writing INTERVIEW sample, résumé, and transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Within two weeks after notification of selection for an
interview. Writing Sample Format Hard copy print version or electronic submission (Microsoft Word or Word Perfect or Adobe Acrobat PDF) is acceptable Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one legal writing sample, not to exceed 15 pages in length, to demonstrate the candidate’s writing and analytical abilities. The sample should be the candidate’s exclusive work and should not have been extensively edited by a third party. Excerpts from longer articles, briefs, or memoranda are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should highlight the portions that he or she authored. Submission Method Submit writing sample by e-mail, along with a cover letter, resume, and a transcript to:
The email subject line should include the candidate’s name and the words “Honors Program Pre-Interview Submissions”
Or, submit by fax, Attention: Nitza Williamson, at (619) 546- 0620.
Special Instructions Candidates should place their name in the top right-hand corner of the writing sample.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York: CONTACT Mr. Neil M. Corwin, Executive Assistant United States Attorney, at (212) 637-2707, or his administrative assistant, Terry Williams, 212-637-2569. INTERVIEW Candidates should use public transit (bus, train, subway, or shuttle service) from LOCATION airports/train stations to Manhattan. Please note that costs may have increased.
The Southern District of New York will interview at One St. Andrew’s Plaza, Room 834, New York, NY 10007 (lower Manhattan). Candidates should allow 5-10 minutes after arrival to clear security, then contact Neil Corwin, 212-637-2707, or his administrative assistant, Terry Williams, 212-637-2569. One of these contacts will meet candidates in the lobby once the security guards advise that the candidate has signed in.
The office is located within a plaza approximately 100-200 feet across from the New York City Municipal Building. The Municipal Building is located at the intersection of Centre Street and Chambers Street, across the street from City Hall Park by the Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge. One St. Andrew’s Plaza is a brown, brick building, standing between St. Andrew’s Church and New York City Police Headquarters and is close to the two U.S. Courthouses at 40 Foley Square and 500 Pearl Street.
Subway Information: Candidates traveling from the east side in mid-town Manhattan should take the #4 or #5 Express subway trains or the #6 Local subway train from the Grand Central Subway Station to the Brooklyn Bridge Station (approximately 10-15 minute ride). If traveling from the west side of Manhattan, they should take the West Side IRT subway #1, 2, 3 or the 8th Avenue line “A” or “C” subway to Chambers Street Station and walk east on Chambers Street toward the Municipal Building and our office. Subway Metro card cost is $2.50 each way; a Metro card must be purchased at the subway station.
Airport Transportation Information
Bus service: If arriving by air at JFK or La Guardia airports, there is bus transportation provided by NYC Airporter Express Bus which conveniently drops off passengers at Grand Central Terminal Station, East 42nd Street, where the candidate can take the subway to our office (see Subway Information above). The bus transportation fee from JFK is $16.00 each way or $29.00 round trip. Bus transportation from La Guardia is $13.00 each way or $23 round trip. Buses run every half hour. For more information and to purchase tickets, candidates can go online at www.nycairporter.com
If arriving by air at Newark, candidates can use the Newark Airport Express bus that costs $16 each way and $28 round trip. The bus will drop off passengers at Grand Central Station Terminal at East 42nd Street where one can take the subway to our office (see Subway Information, above).
Taxis from Airports: There is reliable and available public transit service in New York City. Candidates will be reimbursed at the rates applicable for bus or train transportation (including subway fares). Taxi information is provided as a courtesy, with the caveat that candidates will not be reimbursed for costs exceeding the public transit fares.
From John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport, Queens County to lower Manhattan, there is a flat taxi fee of $52 (plus a NY State tax surcharge of $.50 will be added on the trip).
From La Guardia International Airport, Queens County: There is no set NYC taxi fare for trips to and from La Guardia. The regular NYC taxi metered rate of fare applies. The taxi fare from La Guardia to lower Manhattan is estimated to be at least $35.
From Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey to lower Manhattan, the fare is negotiated in advance but is estimated to be at least $50 not including tolls.
PRE- The Southern District of New York requests Honors Program INTERVIEW candidates to submit the same materials as a regular AUSA applicant. SUBMISSIONS This includes but is not limited to a special form, a personal resume, a law school transcript, a state bar certification, two letters of
recommendation, and two writing samples. The link to this information is: www.justice.gov/usao/nys/employmentAUSA.html. Submission Deadline As soon as possible after notification of selection. Format As specified on the Southern District of New York website. Type of Writing Sample The writing samples should be your individual work product and consist of a minimum of ten pages each. However, if you are submitting briefs, memoranda, etc., in which other lawyers contributed to the work product, we ask that you identify the argument, point, etc., which you specifically researched and wrote. Submission Method Please send all forms and additional documents to:
Mr. Neil M. Corwin Executive Assistant United States Attorney One St. Andrew’s Plaza, Room 834 New York, New York, 10007 Special Instructions Questions about submission of incomplete packets (e.g., waiting for a state bar certification) or other matters should be addressed to Mr. Neil M. Corwin, Executive Assistant United States Attorney, at (212) 637-2707.
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio:
CONTACT Antoinette Burrell, Secretary to First Assistant U.S. Attorney, (216) 622-3680 INTERVIEW The Northern District of Ohio will interview at the Office of the U.S. Attorney, 801 West LOCATION Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio. This office is located in the Carl B. Stokes Federal Courthouse. Candidates should note that the entrance is on Huron Road, even though the street address is listed as West Superior. The main office telephone number is (215) 622-3600. Candidates should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the interview start time. Upon arrival, candidates should contact Antoinette Burrell at (216) 622-3680. Interviews will begin at 8:30 a.m., and may consist of multiple rounds of interviews. For directions to the office, visit http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/home/information-about- the-court/locations/cleveland/.
Candidates arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport should take a taxi to the hotel or interview site, as appropriate The one way cost is approximately $34.50. The airport is approximately 13 miles from the Courthouse; estimated travel time is 18 minutes. Taxi service can be arranged at www.clevelandairport.com/Transportation/Taxis.aspx.
Candidates arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport may also take the Regional Transit Authority Train which is located at the airport with the final stop in Tower City which is directly connected to the courthouse via a tunnel walkway. The cost is $2.25 (exact change is required) but applicants will then need to walk to their hotel with luggage – candidates may wish to consider the distance to the hotel prior to booking lodging.
Candidates arriving by car should plan ahead for parking by visiting http://www.cleveland.com/visit/wide/index.ssf?/visit/wide/110102parking.html.
Public transportation options include: – Cost is $2.25 one way. Website is www.riderta.com/fares/ - cost is $3.75 one way. Website is www.laketran.com/fares/ • RTA buses http://www.riderta.com/pd_airport.asp• Laketran PRE- The• Trains: Northern Cost is $2.25 District one way. of NearestOhio requests train station a writingis in Tower sample City. Website and anis INTERVIEW unofficial law school transcript. SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Not later than close of business October 10, 2014. Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Type of Writing Sample One sample only reflecting the candidate’s best writing -- legal analysis writing sample strongly preferred -- not to exceed 10 pages in length. Please do not submit work that has been heavily edited by others. Extracts from an article, brief, or memorandum are acceptable. If the work was authored by more than one person, the candidate should identify the portions that he or she authored.
Submission Method Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: [email protected]
The email subject line should reflect: “Attorney General’s Honors Program” and the candidate’s name.
Special Instructions The writing sample submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner.
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
CONTACT Christine Osborne, 570-207-4809 [email protected] PRE- The USAO requests a cover letter, current résumé, writing sample INTERVIEW limited to 15 pages and a transcript. All documents should be SUBMISSIONS submitted electronically. (SLIP Only) Submission Deadline Within 5 business days after notification of selection for an interview. Format Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, not to exceed 15 pages in length. An excerpt from a longer piece is acceptable. The sample should provide evidence of the candidate’s skills in legal analysis and writing. It should represent the candidate’s own work, without extensive editing by anyone else. Submission Methods Submit the requested documents by e-mail as attachments to: [email protected]. The email subject line should reflect the candidate’s name and program, for example: “J.Q. Candidate – Summer Law Intern Program Pre-Interview submissions.”
Special Instructions The documents submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner. Candidates should ensure their full name and law school are on the transcript.
United States Trustee Program:
CONTACT Velicia Jacobs at (202) 616-1016; or Keisha Contreras at (202) 514-0721. INTERVIEW Candidates should report to the General Accountability Office Bldg. (GAO Bldg.) at 441 G LOCATION Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20530 at least 10 minutes early and tell the security officer (Honors that you are coming for an interview with the United States Trustee Program. Upon Program only) arrival, candidates should call Keisha Contreras at (202) 514-0721 for an escort to the interview location. The nearest metro station is Judiciary Square on the Red Line. Candidates should allow approximately 5 minutes to walk from the Judiciary Square Station to the GAO Bldg.
PRE- The U.S. Trustee Program requests a writing sample and a transcript. INTERVIEW (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.) SUBMISSIONS Submission Deadline Writing samples and transcripts will be collected at the
(Honors time of the interview. Program only) Format Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Type of Writing Sample Interview candidates should submit one writing sample only, reflecting his or her best writing. Submission Method Submit in printed format at the time of the interview. Special Instructions The document submitted should contain the candidate’s name at the top, right corner.